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The 22nd annual State Farm All-Star Football Challenge will return to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and air on ESPN2 at 8:00 p.m. CT on January 31.

Alabama maintained its record low unemployment rate last month, ending 2019 with a preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate of 2.7%...

Before anyone gets too excited, Trump was tweeting about a bunch of races, so maybe it means nothing.

Mooney: Why every day should be Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

As a nation, we recently mourned on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, the almost 62 million babies of all races killed by abortion since the Supreme Court ruling of Roe v. Wade. This solemn occasion is the result of President Ronald Reagan’s historic 1984 Presidential Proclamation of National Sanctity of Human Life Day on the […]

The Veterans Affairs departments of the state and federal government are teaming up to put on the Montgomery Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC). VEAC will be on February 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Campton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery. The agencies promise it will be a time “for veterans to get answers—and […]

Members of the Alabama legislature introduced bills this week that would create a standard, statewide process for any individual that wants a concealed carry permit for a firearm. Under the proposed system, permits would be issued for terms of one year, five years or the remaining lifetime of the permit holder. State Representative Proncey Robertson […]

Senator Doug Jones opined that evidence is "continuing to mount" against President Donald Trump as the impeachment trial unfolds in the Senate.

The Alabama State Port Authority and AutoMOBILE International Terminal signed a concession agreement for the automobile roll on/roll off (RO/RO)...

As the race for the Republican Party’s nomination for Alabama U.S. Senate race has heated up, the topic of then-U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recusal from any investigation dealing with the 2016 presidential election has become the hot campaign topic. At a Marshall County campaign stop earlier this month, Sessions defended his decision on the […]

Huntsville International Airport on Friday was announced as the USA Today Readers’ Choice Best Small Airport of 2020.

The National Governor’s Association on Thursday announced Alabama would be among a choice group of states that will mentor other states in work-based learning practices. “Alabama is excited to participate as a mentor state in the third phase of the NGA’s work-based learning Policy Academy due to the remarkable results of our participation in Phase […]

With the 2020 Senior Bowl only one day away, Friday will feature a trio of free events for fans to attend in downtown Mobile.

President Donald Trump tweeted out polling stats from the Alabama Farmers Federation, which showed that former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions leading at 35%

Terri Collins: "After considering all the candidates, I am endorsing Bradley Byrne in the Republican Primary for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat."

The rocket which will return Americans to the Moon is now in place for a key testing phase. Known as “Green Run,” this series of tests will examine many of the rocket’s systems together for the first time in preparation for launch. Now secured to a test stand at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the […]

Following the Hallmark-like reunion of University of Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and his former star quarterback Jalen Hurts on Wednesday...

Trump: 'I LOVE ALABAMA!'

President Donald Trump tweeted his affection for the state of Alabama, however the image he sent out along with the tweet has political observers...

Ivey, Chick-fil-A honor Sylacauga charity

MONTGOMERY — Governor Ivey hosted a ceremony on Thursday afternoon in honor of the Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE) winning the Southeast region’s Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award. The True Inspiration Awards’ website describes the award as targeting organizations that are “working hard to make a lasting difference in the lives of children living in […]

The refugee question

Alabamians have been watching in recent weeks to see how Alabama will handle the question of refugee resettlement. Other Republican governors have been split on the question, with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee allowing refugees into his state and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ending his state’s participation in the program. As Gov. Lee pointed out in […]

The football program at Miles College is getting a boost thanks to a donation from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston. WRBC-TV reports Winston, a Hueytown, Alabama, native, on Wednesday presented Miles College President Bobbie Knight and Athletic Director Reginald Ruffin a check for $50,000, which will be used for upgrades within the Alabama school’s […]

Birmingham launches anti-littering campaign

An Alabama city has kicked off a new anti-littering campaign. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin launched his “Don’t be a D.U.M.M.Y.” campaign.

The Dothan Eagle reported on Wednesday that the Dothan Regional Airport will be adding an additional Delta flight to Atlanta every afternoon. Airport Director Adam Hartzog told the Eagle that 60,000 passengers flew out of Dothan Regional in 2019, which was the airport’s second year in a row of strong gains.

Former State Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) released the first TV ad for his congressional campaign on Thursday. Hightower is running to replace U.S. Senate candidate Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) in Alabama’s first congressional district. The 30-second spot highlights Hightower’s Christian values, including bills backed by Hightower in the state legislature that promoted adoption and stood against […]

While opening the impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate, one of U.S. Representative Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) statements was to say President Donald Trump “attempted to use the powers of the presidency to cheat in an election,